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2026 IPT Annual Conference

IPT2026 Annual Conference

June 22-25, 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii

IPT’s 50th Annual Conference brings together state and local tax professionals for four days of education, connection, and celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii. Your conference registration provides access to educational programming, conference materials, scheduled meals, and networking receptions (not including the Private Luau; tickets are $125 per person) designed to enhance both learning and professional engagement.

Registration Includes
• Access to all conference educational sessions and materials
• Refreshment breaks throughout the program
• Breakfast and lunch throughout the program • Admission to included evening receptions (Monday & Tuesday)
• Access to the Hawaiian Vendor Market and exhibitor engagement opportunities.

Make plans now to be part of IPT's golden anniversary conference, where state and local tax professionals gather to honor the past and shape the future. Join IPT in paradise as we celebrate five decades of excellence in state and local tax education and professional connection.  While we look forward to celebrating this milestone together, the 2026 Annual Conference is focused on offering an expansive and enriching educational program.

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VAT School

VAT School

June 1-4, 2026
Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center
Atlanta, Georgia

The VAT School is a four-day intensive program designed to build a strong foundation in value-added taxation. Ideal for beginner to intermediate practitioners, the School delivers a comprehensive overview of VAT fundamentals, including taxable persons and transactions, place-of-supply rules, registration and compliance requirements, rates, automation considerations, and audit concepts. Led by experienced industry and consulting professionals, the program focuses on practical application and real-world insight

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The IPT community Is Ready for You

Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.

26 Mar 2026IPT Member News
VAT School
VAT School June 1 - 4, 2026 * Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center * Atlanta, Georgia
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2026 IPT Annual Conference

IPT2026 Annual Conference

June 22-25, 2026
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii

IPT’s 50th Annual Conference brings together state and local tax professionals for four days of education, connection, and celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii. Your conference registration provides access to educational programming, conference materials, scheduled meals, and networking receptions (not including the Private Luau; tickets are $125 per person) designed to enhance both learning and professional engagement.

Registration Includes
• Access to all conference educational sessions and materials
• Refreshment breaks throughout the program
• Breakfast and lunch throughout the program • Admission to included evening receptions (Monday & Tuesday)
• Access to the Hawaiian Vendor Market and exhibitor engagement opportunities.

Make plans now to be part of IPT's golden anniversary conference, where state and local tax professionals gather to honor the past and shape the future. Join IPT in paradise as we celebrate five decades of excellence in state and local tax education and professional connection.  While we look forward to celebrating this milestone together, the 2026 Annual Conference is focused on offering an expansive and enriching educational program.

Learn More

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Get Involved with IPT

The IPT community Is Ready for You

Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.

26 Mar 2026IPT Member News
2026 Annual Conference
IPT’s 50th Annual Conference brings together state and local tax professionals for four days of education, connection, and celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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IPT’s New CMIs

Congratulations to New CMIs

IPT’s Board of Governors has bestowed the CMI designation to the following members, after they successfully completed the necessary education, experience, and testing requirements.

Please join us in congratulating the following members for achieving their CMI Sales Tax designation!
 
• Dylan Adams, CMI – Walmart, Inc.
• Alissa Arya, CMI – Baker Tilly
• Nathan Brandon, CMI – LKQ Corporation
• Mpanga Chanda, CMI – Crowe LLP
• David Dierken, CMI – Erie Insurance Group
• Philip Glenn, CMI – Software One
• William Howard, CMI – Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
• Courtney Kasperski, CMI – Ernst & Young LLP (EY)
• Melissa Malon, CMI – BDO USA, P.C. 
• Elisa McDowell, CMI – RSM US LLP
• Alma Mendoza, CMI – PwC
• Emmanuel Nya, CMI – Bunge North America 
• Melissa Nygren, CMI – Elevance Health
• Meghan O'Hehir, CMI – Allyn International Services Inc. 
• Mariza Quezada, CMI – Alvarez & Marsal Tax, LLC 
• Zachary Rachels, CMI – RaceTrac
• Jenna Schwartz, CMI – Emerson Electric Co. 
• Drew Starr, CMI – William “Drew” Starr LLC 
• Jonathon Walker, CMI – RSM US LLP
• Ashleigh Watson, CMI – DMA - DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, Inc.


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Get Involved with IPT

The IPT community Is Ready for You

Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.

26 Mar 2026IPT Member News
New CMIs
Congratulations to IPT’s Newest Sales Tax CMIs
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Get Involved with IPT

The IPT community Is Ready for You

Join a diverse community of more than 6,600 members and achieve educational excellence, earn professional certification, and gain access to a world-class network. With IPT, you can advocate for equitable administration of state and local taxes, participate in volunteer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and establish a stronger professional reputation by participating on our committees.